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The Princess of Badger Palace

The Princess of Badger Palace

1958 · 98 min · ★ 9.0 · Fantasy, Comedy, History

Princess Kinuta runs away from the palace because she doesn't want a marriage of convenience. Princess Kinuta, who has never left the palace, didn't enjoy communing with wildlife for long when she was chased by bandit moles and accidentally fell into the Valley of the Spider's Web. The princess and a white butterfly bound by a mysterious thread were about to be eaten by the spider queen when they are rescued by Tanukichiyo, a young wandering samurai who happens to be passing by. Historical fantasy comedy starring Hibari and Izumi.

Directed by Kōzō Saeki · Written by Tatsuo Nakada

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